Possession of a loaded firearm, Parole violation
updated: Jan 25, 2013, 9:24 AM

Source: Ventura Police Department

Incident: Possession of a loaded firearm, Parole violation

Location: 1600 Block Johnson Dr

Date/Time Occurred: 1/25/2013 at 0308 hours

Officer(s) Involved: Ventura Police Officers

Victim(s):

Suspect(s): Julian Nunez 19 years, Santa Paula resident Omar Ruiz 25 years, Santa Paula resident

Report #: 13-1010

Narrative:

On the above date and time a Ventura Police Officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 1600 block of Johnson Dr. As this vehicle came to a stop a passenger in the back seat, Julian Nunez, opened the rear door and attempted to exit the vehicle. The officer told him to stay in the vehicle however Nunez again opened the door.

The officer felt Nunez' actions were suspicious and requested assistance. Additional Ventura Police Officers responded and once the back-up officers were on scene Nunez was ordered out of the vehicle and detained while the officers investigated why he attempted to exit the vehicle. He was searched and a loaded firearm was located on his person.

Nunez was immediately taken into custody and the firearm was secured.

The driver and an additional passenger, Omar Ruiz, were searched as was the vehicle and no other firearms or weapons were located.

Ruiz was determined to be on parole and arrested for a parole violation. Nunez and Ruiz were later booked into the Ventura County Jail.

The driver was interviewed and released at the scene. The vehicle was released to the registered owner.

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